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RU05 ZZY

2012 Audi A4

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests33 (31 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.9%

Mileage

135,440 mi
Last recorded135,440 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU05 ZZY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

31 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 135,440 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2026 190,239 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 128,610 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR - **ON LEGAL LIMIT** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 186,283 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 113,742 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 182,075 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 98,562 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 177,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 172,569 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,402 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 166,314 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,276 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2020 160,833 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 63,792 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 155,185 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,123 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 150,299 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,170 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 146,597 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air conditioning pipe insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2016 28,533 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 24,697 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 24,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 141,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 12,184 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 138,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 138,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 131,094 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 125,204 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 70,651 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 108,195 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 94,610 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 72,359 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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RU05 ZZY is a 2012 Audi A4 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.9%.

Across all 2012 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RU05 ZZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RU05 ZZY registered?

RU05 ZZY is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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